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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 402.54 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 402.54 and 218.13 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 402.54 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/402.54 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 402.54 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 87,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,808.38/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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